Letters: Why I support Maggie Fleming for DA

I have been an attorney for 34 years. I began my career as a deputy district attorney in another county and came to Humboldt County in 1984 serving as chief assistant district attorney in the 1980s and '90s. Since leaving public service, I have practiced law as a partner in one of Humboldt County's oldest firms. I have both prosecuted and defended through jury trial everything from DUI cases through homicides.

I am familiar with the candidates running for district attorney, and have been saddened by the negative and nasty tone of the anonymous commentary and mud-slinging these candidates, all good people, have been subjected to. The level of negativity is beneath the dignity of the office. Each of the candidates deserves our respect for their desire to serve, and our gratitude for subjecting themselves to the personal, financial, and professional sacrifice associated with candidacy for this important public office.

My message is simple and positive. I support Maggie Fleming to be our next district attorney because she is quite clearly the best qualified candidate. In terms of experience, judgment, ethics and integrity, I know from my experience Maggie Fleming is an exceptional choice.

Truth and competence matter. While I don't always agree with Maggie, I do know that she listens, cares deeply about others, and is vested in doing justice. I have great confidence in her judgment and sense of fairness to do so.

Please join me in supporting Maggie Fleming to be our next district attorney.